Section 6(13) in Tamil Nadu Fire Service Rules, 1990
(13)Driver Mechanic (Fire Station). - (a) The Driver Mechanic shall be responsible for the supervision and maintenance of all appliances at his station in accordance with the instructions laid down in Appendix XVIII. He shall do oiling, greasing, correct maintenance of tyre pressure, petrol, water and all oil levels and checking of nuts, bolts, etc. He shall also be responsible for carrying out of all running repairs with the assistance of the Fireman Drivers, if necessary. It shall be his duty to inspect all the units of his station and report to the Station Fire Officer any defect and see that his report is entered in the General Diary. If he can rectify the defect, he shall do it at once. If spare parts are required, he shall immediately inform the Station Fire Officer.(b)He shall also attend all fire calls for which the station appliances are turned out.(c)He shall, when necessary, work as a Fireman Driver. He may be posted on duty during day or night watches at the discretion of the Station Fire Officer.(d)It shall be essentially the duty of the Driver Mechanic to see that all sanctioned appliances attached to the station are kept in perfect working condition at all times. He may be called upon to explain, if there is any breakdown or mechanical trouble in a vehicle, which could normally have been avoided by diligent action on his part.(e)He shall also perform any other duty as are assigned to him by the Station Fire Officer.
